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China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations
China accuses US of hindering space cooperation with EuropeILRS has 17 members, versus US Artemis Accords' 50 signatoriesChina-Russia cooperation strong, plan moon-based nuclear reactorBy Eduardo Baptista SHANGHAI, April 23 (Reuters) - The chief designer of China's lunar exploration progr...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
US House to vote on Republican bid to repeal California EV rules
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a Republican plan to repeal the Biden administration's approval of California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035.House Majority Leader Steve...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
South Dakota regulators deny Summit Carbon Solutions a carbon dioxide pipeline permit
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Regulators in South Dakota on Tuesday denied Summit Carbon Solutions' permit application to run about 700 miles (1126 km) of its carbon dioxide pipeline through the state, the second time the state has spurned the company hoping to build the wo...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
PREVIEW-US oil refiners' Q1 profits likely fell despite stronger margins
Investors keep focus on impact from Trump's sweeping tariffsAnalysts expect top refiners to report lower Q1 profitsEarnings under pressure due to heavy maintenance, unplanned outages in Q1Refining margins showed signs of improvementTrade wars dent refined product demand outloookBy Nicole Jao ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
OPEC+ to consider another accelerated oil output increase for June, sources say
LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Several OPEC+ members will suggest that the group accelerates oil output increases for a second consecutive month in June, three sources familiar with OPEC+ talks told Reuters.The decision comes against a backdrop of a dispute between members over compliance with product...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says
China and Russia plan nuclear reactor for lunar base by 2035China and Russia-led ILRS aims to rival NASA's Artemis programChina-Russia cooperation strengthened by tensions with WestBy Eduardo Baptista SHANGHAI, April 23 (Reuters) - China is considering building a nuclear plant on the moon to ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
US House to vote on Republican bid to repeal California EV rules
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a Republican plan to repeal the Biden administration's approval of California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's office s...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD jumps to near $33 as US-China trade tensions ease
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades firmly around $33.00 during North American trading hours on Wednesday. The white metal strengthens as fears of an intense trade war between the United States (US) and China have diminished after President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of a deal with Beijing.
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Wed, Apr 23
US natgas prices edge up on daily output decline, rising LNG export flows
U.S. LNG export feedgas on track to hit record high in AprilU.S. gas output on track to hit record high in AprilU.S. gas storage about 7% below five-year averageBy Scott DiSavino April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Wednesday on a drop in daily output and near record...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
U.S. nuclear power plant outages
April 23 (Reuters) - The following table lists total U.S. nuclear power generation capacity and the capacity offline due to planned and unplanned reasons, according to the daily data from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Total capacity EL-USTOTCAP-MW ......... 96,986 MW Tota...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Weak oil prices, limited shale acreage to hit energy M&A in 2025, Enverus says
By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. upstream oil and gas M&A market is bracing for the most challenging conditions since the COVID-19 pandemic as oil prices slump and prime acreage dries up, analytics firm Enverus said on Wednesday, even though dealmaking jumped last ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
ANALYSIS-Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation
EU fines Apple and Meta for DMA violationsRibera dismisses US pressure to soften enforcementGoogle may face EU order to sell adtech businessFines raise question over possible US retaliation, IAPP saysBy Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 23 (Reuters) - Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google and Elon Musk's ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
CBOT Trends-Corn and wheat down 2-4 cents, soybeans mixed
CHICAGO, April 23 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Wednesday. WHEAT - Down 2 to 4 cents per bushel* CBOT wheat lower on good global supplies and crop-boosting rains in ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
PRESS DIGEST-Canada - April 23
April 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAIL- New Brunswick is reconsidering its nuclear reactor plans, potentially opting for more conventional model...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
US natgas futures prices decline on worries about AI power demand growth
April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures NGc1 have fallen from a 26-month high hit last month in part due to investor worries that slower economic growth could reduce the amount of gas needed to power data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) in coming years.Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
PRECIOUS-Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair and lifts tariff hopes
Spot gold hit record high of $3,500.05 in previous sessionTrump says China tariffs will fall substantially after a dealJPMorgan expects gold prices to climb above $4,000 next year By Rahul Paswan April 23 (Reuters) - Gold prices dipped on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at lowe...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
EXCLUSIVE-Kazakhstan says oil output levels decided by national interest, not OPEC+
By Tamara Vaal ASTANA, April 23 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan will prioritise national interests over those of the OPEC+ group when deciding on oil production levels, the country's newly appointed Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov told Reuters ratcheting up the standoff with the group.Several other ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
